Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI) Services
A pre-shipment inspection (Pre-Shipment Inspection, PSI) is systematically operated on units selected at random from all batches of the order. It runs with full production at least to 80%. At this percentage there is the last possibility to make corrections before the production is finished and packaged; to safeguard the product and protect it from costly import risks, this is a fundamental and essential tool.
A standard, internationally recognized statistical sampling procedure is used.
The points under consideration of the product are:
- Functionality
- Performance
- Duration
- General appearance and dimensions.
- Compliance with company quality requirements and target market standards.
Furthermore, product inspectors, trained in every field of specialization, from Softline to Hardline products, without forgetting food and other industrial sectors, can count on the hundreds of customizable checklists available for all product categories.
All for the benefit of flexible and reliable quality control that preserves production and supply.
Summarizing the reasons why to carry out a Pre-Shipping Inspection
Given that the person carrying out the shipment is an independent third party, a party that lets you know that the order has been processed correctly before it is even shipped, there are several reasons why a company may decide to carry out a Pre-Shipping Inspection (PSI) of its products.
Some of the most common reasons are:
- Quality verification: PSI allows you to verify that the products meet the quality requirements specified by the customer or by international standards, ensuring that the products comply with the required specifications.
- Quantity: the PSI allows you to verify that the products have been produced and packaged in the correct quantity, avoiding any problems of over- or under-shipment.
- Regulatory compliance: PSI allows you to verify that products comply with international norms and standards, avoiding any problems with customs or health authorities.
- Saving time and money: PSI allows you to identify and resolve any quality or quantity problems before shipping, avoiding delays and additional costs linked to any returns or waste of products.
- Strengthening the relationship with the customer: PSI allows you to demonstrate to the customer that measures are being taken to guarantee the quality of the products, strengthening trust and the relationship with the customer.
